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Another great 2 points today and momentum now rolling to next week. We should account for Waterford but I am concerned about our midfield. I think the cracks are there and could be exposed big time against contenders still to come. If we can post 4 from 4 next week hopefully Longford, or Leitrim slip up. We have Wicklow and Tipp on head to head so we would welcome losses to any of the teams we still have to play next week. Bambrick would be a huge loss. He has been struggling with niggles so hopefully he won't be needed against Waterford and the break stands to him to be right for bigger battle ahead. Hopefully we get a day out to Croker at the end of March to play for cup with promotion in the bag. Now wouldn't that be nice .

Carlowgeal (Carlow) - Posts: 8 - 15/02/2026 23:56:03    2656701

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Replying To DolmenDave:  "Which is a great thing to have is it no? Joe is doing a great job. I heard some of the under 21s are involved in some sessions too which is great for the future too. Maybe should just enjoy the positivity that we all wanted for so long. Pressure better than having nothing to cheer for."
Totally, its brilliant stuff. Im simply suggesting that they have something new to deal with in next few weeks.

Bimb (Carlow) - Posts: 581 - 16/02/2026 07:53:11    2656710

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Replying To DolmenDave:  "Which is a great thing to have is it no? Joe is doing a great job. I heard some of the under 21s are involved in some sessions too which is great for the future too. Maybe should just enjoy the positivity that we all wanted for so long. Pressure better than having nothing to cheer for."
Exactly we have had years of going through the motions. Having some pressure and expectations is enjoyable now. Having Joe in who knows the county inside out football wise is what we lacked for years.

Only worry at the moment is a midfield alternative to eoghan Ruth. As some one said above, in both games against Wicklow and tipp, when he comes off we lose a good bit of control in the middle of the park.

CarlowJuniorB (Clare) - Posts: 98 - 16/02/2026 08:30:57    2656713

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I think we are over reacting to the midfield problem. If you look at games across the country this is a common theme that teams are struggling on their own kickouts due to the new rules. Roscommon lost 13/14 kickouts in a row against Armagh yesterday and Armagh similar when they played into the wind. Games take huge momentum swings it's to be expected it's the nature of the game. We rode our look yesterday yes but we missed quite a few chances ourselves. Win next week and then win 1 of our last 3 should see us up, although would be hoping for more.

Collio (Carlow) - Posts: 62 - 16/02/2026 09:01:30    2656720

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Replying To DolmenDave:  "Good man Square B. You were spot on. Good luck with the rest of the season."
And likewise, what happened yesterday in the first half against other teams won't wash but happy to come away with the win as it was effectively over at half time.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1805 - 16/02/2026 09:02:03    2656721

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Replying To Collio:  "I think we are over reacting to the midfield problem. If you look at games across the country this is a common theme that teams are struggling on their own kickouts due to the new rules. Roscommon lost 13/14 kickouts in a row against Armagh yesterday and Armagh similar when they played into the wind. Games take huge momentum swings it's to be expected it's the nature of the game. We rode our look yesterday yes but we missed quite a few chances ourselves. Win next week and then win 1 of our last 3 should see us up, although would be hoping for more."
It's not just on the kick outs though, when Ruth went off we did lose that bit of control on midfield the last two matches.

CarlowJuniorB (Clare) - Posts: 98 - 16/02/2026 15:05:44    2656814

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